Geography and Economics BSc (Hons)
University College London
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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This challenging combined-studies programme, taught by two of the best UK Departments in their respective disciplines, is designed to equip students with a thorough grounding in the theoretical principles and techniques of application in both fields.What this course will give youTeaching and research in both Departments engages with the most pressing problems of the day. Learning how to understand and respond to these challenges requires drawing on the strengths of focused social scientific ...Read more

This challenging combined-studies programme, taught by two of the best UK Departments in their respective disciplines, is designed to equip students with a thorough grounding in the theoretical principles and techniques of application in both fields.

What this course will give you

  • Teaching and research in both Departments engages with the most pressing problems of the day. Learning how to understand and respond to these challenges requires drawing on the strengths of focused social scientific analysis and the breadth of knowledge of a combined honours degree.

  • You will acquire a distinctive mix of theoretical and practical skills (including a range of analytical techniques, independent research skills, and project work) and specialised knowledge of the core principles of Economics, key approaches in Geography, and ways of integrating the two.

  • This training, and a degree that combines a set core of study with a very wide choice of optional areas of specialization, make UCL Economics and Geography students very attractive to employers in the UK and around the world, in finance, policy and government, and other sectors.

Your learning

Your timetable will include lectures, seminars, tutorials and practical classes. As you progress, the focus shifts to independent and critical learning, with student-led discussions becoming more important. While the structure of the degree is well defined, it is still possible to make some changes to this - to allow for dissertations and fieldclass work, for example.

Assessment

First-year assessment combines independent coursework completed throughout the year with written examinations taken at the end of the year. In the second and third years, the assessment may vary between modules, some combining written examinations with various types of independent projects, some assessed solely by written examination.

Careers

Having been trained in both sciences and humanities, UCL geographers are skilled in taking different perspectives on an issue, working independently and adapting to changing circumstances. Skills gained through the further study of economics include finding solutions to real-world problems, mathematical skills and an enhanced understanding of political and economic events.

A degree combining economics and geography has proved attractive to many employers, particularly those in business and commerce, the public sector and international organisations.

Key stats

Economics
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
6th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
9th
Economics
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
75%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Economics graduate salary at this uni
£28,000
UK Economics graduate salary
£28,000
Human Geography
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
75%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Human Geography graduate salary at this uni
£25,000
UK Human Geography graduate salary
£23,000
What students say
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Georgie
16 Mar 22

The study facilities are amazing - there’s loads of different options to suit anyone. Access to great resources, nice places to relax & good cheap places to buy food on/near..Read more

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Pragya
16 Mar 22

The best aspect is the social life & department...Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

A*AA Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Access to HE Diploma:

D:36,M:9,P:0 Grades / Points required

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

D2,D3,D3 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

39 Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Mathematics required with A*. Plus, one from Geography, History or another essay based subject preferred but not required.Contextual Offers: please visit the course webpage for further details about our Access UCL scheme.

A1,A,A at Advanced Highers (or A1,A at Advanced Higher and AAA at Higher), including Mathematics at grade A1 at Advanced Higher. Plus, one from Geography, History or another essay based subject preferred but not required at Advanced Higher.

Pass in Access to HE Diploma, with a minimum of 36 credits at Distinction and 9 credits at Merit, all from Level 3 units. Please note, where subject specific requirements are stipulated at A level we may review your Access to HE syllabus to ensure you meet the subject specific requirements prior to a final decision being communicated.

D2,D3,D3 in three Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subjects, including Mathematics grade D2. Plus, one from Geography, History or another essay based subject preferred but not required.

A total of 19 points in three higher level subjects including grade 7 in Mathematics plus one from Geography, History or another essay based subject preferred at Higher Level but not required, with no score below 5. The programme will accept either 'Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches' or 'Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation' at higher level.Contextual Offers: please visit the course webpage for further details about our Access UCL scheme.

Successful completion of the WBQ Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate plus 2 GCE A levels at grades A*AA, including A* in Mathematics. Plus, one from Geography, History or another essay based subject preferred but not required.

Popular A-level subjects

Human Geography

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Geography
100%
Economics
43%
Mathematics
37%
History
25%
English Literature
16%
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Economics

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Mathematics
96%
Economics
74%
Further Mathematics
56%
Physics
39%
Chemistry
23%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from England

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£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£34,400 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£34,400 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

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£34400 Per year

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Georgie
16 Mar 22
Geography BA (Hons)
The study facilities are amazing - there’s loads of different options to suit anyone. Access to great resources, nice places to relax & good cheap places to buy food on/near...
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Pragya
16 Mar 22
Geography BA (Hons)
The best aspect is the social life & department....
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